Birds, Beasts & Botany - Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Comparing members of the pea (Fabaceae), rose (Rosaceae) and dandelion (Asteraceae) families and how to tell the difference was discussed as we heard green frogs, cricket frogs and many migrant bird species. Wonderful sights and sounds were appreciated by all. Leaders:  Mike Crewe, Cindy Bamford, Steve Weiss, and Chris Marks.
31 species

Green Heron  1
Osprey  1
Laughing Gull  9
Chimney Swift  1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Downy Woodpecker  1
Eastern Wood-Pewee  3
Acadian Flycatcher  1
Great Crested Flycatcher  2
Blue Jay  1
Fish Crow  2
Carolina Chickadee  6
Tufted Titmouse  3
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Carolina Wren  2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher  2
Eastern Bluebird  2
American Robin  8
Gray Catbird  4
European Starling  5
Black-and-white Warbler  1
Northern Parula  5
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  8
Chipping Sparrow  8
Northern Cardinal  4
Rose-breasted Grosbeak  3
Red-winged Blackbird  6
Common Grackle  8
Baltimore Oriole  3
House Sparrow  4

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